What difference does it make how many people were exposed to what? You were exposed to both, so I guess you just equally distrust Microsoft.
Do you own a next-gen system? Just curious.
As for the Wii and third parties...purposely withholding online support is just another sign that they don't want third party games to succeed as much as their games. If you read my link up there http://www.gamesradar.com/us/wii/game/features/article.jsp?releaseId=20060308165433320026&articleId=2007040911262588028§ionId=1003
or there, you'll notice that Nintendo has had this attitude for quite some time.
Sure, the Wii is selling great right now. Why not take complete advantage of that?! Why not release a system that is more powerful so all the multi-platform games could be on the Wii? Too late for that for now. Why not have a ton of online games to take people away from Live like Sony is trying to do? People have been gaming online for a long time on the PC, so it's not like people don't play online. Hell, over 10% of Korea owns Starcraft the last I checked, and that game is played online still today.
I never bought a Gamecube but if Mario Kart was online I would have. I loved double dash and play it any time I get together with friends that have it, but not having online play for that was very sad. Same goes with super smash bros.
I guess Wii owners will just need "patience" when it comes to online games, huh?
